The Showbox was dubbed “the palace of the Pacific” and “an ultra-modern dine and dance rendezvous” when it first opened in 1939. The owner of the lounge assured everyone that it would provide something entirely new in the way of popular entertainment. It is one of the few remaining entertainment venues in Seattle that can boast of offering local music lovers an incredible variety of entertainment over the years.
The venue
Address: 1426 1st Ave, Seattle
Website: https://www.showboxpresents.com/
Easily accessible, this music venue is located in the heart of the downtown business district. A stunning art-deco gem featuring an oak dance floor and exquisite architectural details became the city’s newest entertainment destination.
It is ideal to accommodate up to 1,100 guests in a standing-room configuration (300 to 600 people in various seated configurations). The venue feels massive, with an enormous main dance floor, high ceilings, 21+ raised bars on the lateral walls, and a multi-level floor plan that allows for incredible sightlines. It is fully equipped with house sound and lighting systems, along with a professional kitchen.
Chronicles of iconic performances
The legendary ballroom facilitates a wide variety of events. These can be plays, concerts, sporting events, comedies, seminars, corporate events, private parties, weddings, and meetings for groups of all sizes. Moreover, with a unique filming location, it is a great venue for virtual events, hybrid meetings, and livestream broadcasts.
- It has been a host to numerous performances by icons like Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters, and the Ramones. Internationally renowned artists include Pearl Jam and Death Cab for Cutie, as well as homegrown talents like burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, grunge gods Pearl Jam, and the dynamic duo on a course for world dominance, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
- These events span the Jazz Age, Grunge Era, and current wave of Seattle exports, neo-folk and hip hop. Among the acts in more recent times have been Prince, Foo Fighters, and The Roots, to mention a few.
- Apart from these performances and events, it has been a host to groups from Real Networks, GeekWire, Big Fish Games, PAX, ReedPOP, PSBJ, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Microsoft, Seattle Chamber, IBM, HBO, Zillow, and GoDaddy, to name a few.
It is an ideal destination for local music lovers to have access to an incredible variety of music.
An exciting lineup at Showbox Seattle
Showbox Presents Various Artists, Bands, Groups Or Solo Performances. A few upcoming events to name are by Jeff Rosenstock With Georgia Maq And Small Crush On Mon, December 11 at 8:00pm. Then, it is consecutively booked from December 13 To December 17 by The Eric Andre Explosion with Dj Douggpound, Paul Cauthen with Tanner Usrey, Svdden Death with Virtual Riot, Funtcase, Yvm3, Vulllgur, And Moody, Le Youth with Gem & Tauri, Andrew Mcmahon In The Wilderness with Michigander, Wildermiss, Apashe with Wasiu And Ymir and Fred Armisen. They continually update the calendar of the following events on their website to avoid booking chaos near the busy concert booking dates.
How to secure your tickets for upcoming events
You have several convenient options to get your tickets booked. Either it can be through
- Box Office: open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12pm to 5pm.
- Phone: To purchase tickets, call 1-888-9-AXS-TIX (1-888-929-7849). You can avail of tickets any day from 6am to 8pm.
- Or online: at AXS.com.
Getting your event tickets is made simple with these convenient options, regardless of your preference for an in-person visit, phone call, or online transaction.
For an improved concert experience, they also provide reserved tables with private cocktail service for the majority of their shows. If you have already purchased tickets online, you can purchase the upgraded table for two or four by filling out the form on their website. Upgrades are subject to availability. They have VIP servers who show you to your table upon arrival.
Overall
Showbox Seattle is a historic entertainment hub located across the main entrance to Seattle’s Pike Place Market. It accommodates a thousand-plus guests and hosts a wide range of events, from iconic music performances to corporate gatherings. All the bookings are done in advance through various platforms to avoid any chaos near events. ll the details are updated online, so go and enjoy music at Showbox!
